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Tongariro National Trout Centre

State Highway 1, Turangi, New Zealand
064 7 386 8085
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Ranked #3 of 7 attractions in Turangi
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: Walk the banks of the world famous Tongariro River. Visit the Trout Hatchery with its own museum and fresh water aquarium. Learn the history of... more » Owner description: Walk the banks of the world famous Tongariro River. Visit the Trout Hatchery with its own museum and fresh water aquarium. Learn the history of fishing in Taupo. Have a picnic by the pond, feed the trout with special food available for sale from our visitor centre. See wild trout in the streams and at the underwater viewing chamber. Small charge for adults, kids free! « less
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Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Plan in advance if you want to go to this attraction - it's not always open. Great fly fishing for the kids, family days often held. But also great for a couple to wander through, enjoy the bush, and watch the fish.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Very very interesting visit. We probably went because it was free which is a shame as it was so interesting.

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We visited the Trout centre on our way South. It’s a really good place to take a break on a big trip. There is a small museum, a fantastic aquarium with native fish and eels and the opportunity to see trout up close. The walkways are through bush full of birdlife (we heard Tui) and the staff are very friendly.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Visitors to the Centre will learn how trout came to New Zealand and why trout fishing is such a big business in New Zealand. There is an aquarium inside and hatchery outside. The centre has special kids' programs. Our guide was a very informed gentleman and his enthusiasm was genuine

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We were given a fairly comprehensive view of what the purpose of the centre was, and what they did. The little museum was interesting, and the art being exhibited was a nice added extra. The walk through the grounds is very pleasant, and particularly lovely along the banks of the Tongariro river.

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Reporoa, l, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

this place is sooo full of information that you take for granted.the kids had a fabulous time and the guide was fantastic.the setting is out of this world and we were sooo lucky to have a fabulous day to see all of this amazing place.i had a great day and hope to go again.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

what a great place to relax and unwind with the children. the place has undertaken a facelift as some have told me. the kids and i enjoyed a lovely day feeding the fish and all the while the visit was free. great place to enjoy with friends and family.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We came down here for a look, we really enjoyed it. Its presented very well, all done up very nice. Lots of infomation to read, and good to see some nice big trout up close and to feed them.

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New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

A brand new facility, featuring a priceless collections of rods and reels, books and other memorabilia. The new aquarium features only native fish in typical settings. Set in native bush, walk through the bush along the bubbling Tongaririo River. A good place to take the grandchildren or your own, take a picnic, feed the fish in the children's pool, lie... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

You see the young trout development right through to the mature trout in pools. Its amazing. The staff in the information centre were very informed and the display in there worth spending time to look at. Plus its FREE.

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